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June 5, 1975 –… Come on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and shine!… During the Wish You Were Here recording sessions on this date, Syd Barrett just happens to wander into Abbey Road studio while Pink Floyd were mixing Shine On You Crazy Diamond, a song written about Barrett. At first, none of Syd’sContinue reading “The people you run into”

June 4, 1984 –Bruce Springsteen released his seventh studio album, Born in the USA on this date. This is one of the most misinterpreted songs ever. Most people thought it was a patriotic song about American pride, when it actually cast a shameful eye on how America treated its Vietnam veterans. Springsteen considers it oneContinue reading “Born in the USA went on sale today”

June 4, 1938 – Another extremely funny Warner Bros. Cartoon, Porky the Fireman, was released on this date. The director, Frank Tashlin, is one of the few directors to successfully make the transition from animation to live-action, noted especially for his work with Jerry Lewis. Tashlin never made a picture that couldn’t be slotted firmlyContinue reading “Porky the Fireman premiered”

June 4, 1982 –Paramount released the epic Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (which should have been titled, Battle of the Outrageous Toups) opened on this date. Producers went ahead with a movie script featuring Khan, taking this for granted that Ricardo Montalban would be interested in or available for this film. Specifically, thisContinue reading “Red Letter day for Paramount Studio”

June 4, 1963 –The Nutty Professor, arguably Jerry Lewis‘ best directorial effort, was released on this date. The character of Professor Frink from the animated television series The Simpsons loosely borrows many of his mannerisms and technique from Lewis’ delivery of the Julius Kelp character, as well as the transition to a Buddy Love versionContinue reading “People just don’t like teachers blowing up their kids!”

June 4, 1989 –Today is the 35th anniversary of what became known as the “June Fourth Incident” in China. Tiananmen Square protests were ended in the typical manner of a totalitarian regime – with the People’s Liberation Army soldiers and tanks, massacring the people they are supposed to serve. Amnesty International estimated anywhere from 1,000Continue reading “Once again, I’m not making any friends with the Chinese government.”

June 4, 1974 –Ten Cent Beer Night was an ill-fated promotion held by the Cleveland Indians during a game against the Texas Rangers at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, on this date. Cleveland sold an estimated 60,000 cups of beer to the 25,134 in attendance. Most sober fans departed early, leaving an increasingly drunk and unruly mobContinue reading “They should have seen this coming”

National Cheese Day should not be to be confused with other popular cheese related holidays like grilled cheese day, cheesecake day, or mac and cheese day. Cheese dishes can be found on every continent served savory, sweet, melted, deep fried, and even chilled in ice cream. This household staple can still satisfy any craving afterContinue reading “Happy Cheese Day”

June 03, 1989 –The Fine Young Cannibals second studio album, The Raw & The Cooked, started a seven-week run at No.1 on the Billboard charts on this date. Fine Young Cannibals rose from the ashes of the UK band The Beat. Sometimes called The English Beat to distinguish them from the Paul Collins’ band, TheContinue reading “The Raw and The Cooked topped the charts”

June 03, 1977 –Bob Marley and the Wailers’ ninth studio album, Exodus, was released on this date. In 1999, Time magazine named Exodus the best album of the 20th century.